wantlist  Aka want list. A list of collectibles
especially needed and desired by an organized collector. Usually in chronological or
catalog number order, and often with indications of budgetary limits. Dealers
"wantlists" are buy lists.

war lord note(s)  Any of the colorful, and essentially
unbacked, issues of the Tuchins (War Lords) of China, issued until the Communist takeover.

warrant  Any writing serving as authorization or
certification for something. Specifically, authorization for the payment or receipt of
money; a voucher.

watermark(ed)  A design pressed into paper during
manufacture.

welfare issues  See: USDA, food stamps, food cupons.

wildcat note(s)  Early 19th Century notes issued by wildcat
banks, you know, those in the boondocks, as in "among the wildcats", where they
could not be located by potential redeemers, even with difficulty. Their unbacked
issues were produced solely with the intent to defraud the gullible public. So,
what else
is new? Do the initials FRS ring a bell?